Bestek 500w Power Inverter

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  • čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
  • In this video, we take a look at the Bestek 500w Power Inverter. We will do a series of tests with the Bestek to verify voltage and current output as well as taking a look at the wave output.
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Komentáře • 65

  • @krazyjojo1
    @krazyjojo1 Před rokem +5

    I have the Bestek pure sine 500w. It works well.

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem +3

      Yeah, there is a reason everyone has them 👍

  • @WJ6FRadio
    @WJ6FRadio Před rokem +4

    Outstanding video! Very informative. Will be picking up a couple of these.

  • @DenaliDad
    @DenaliDad Před rokem +1

    I am coming to this 2 weeks late, so maybe the comment has already been made. That receptacle into which the fat plug goes is called the "12VDC receptacle." Cars haven't had "cigarette lighter ports" in decades. Also, as one who lives in a Toyota Prius full time, that limitation you mentioned is, indeed, a limitation on the receptacle, not the power inverter. It might seem like a small thing, but it irritates me that a community so invested in technology at a pretty high level still refers to quite old, outdated equipment that doesn't even exist anymore. I hope that helps.
    I am just dipping my toes into this field and I have no plans to get them as 'wet' into the engineering side as your videos, but I do appreciate the information in many cases. I also like your approach to video creation.

  • @KK6USYHamRadioAdventures

    I need to get a couple inverters, thanks Ape!

  • @hamradiowithkevin
    @hamradiowithkevin Před rokem +1

    Dang, I knew you were holding back on the goods 👍 that is going to be a perfect inverter for your solar.

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem +1

      Lol, we’ll see. BTW we totally forgot to cover Skinwalker Ranch 😳

    • @hamradiowithkevin
      @hamradiowithkevin Před rokem +2

      @@TheSmokinApe,I will do a live stream for it if you will be on it.!👽

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem +1

      @@hamradiowithkevin totally

  • @Tump2010
    @Tump2010 Před rokem

    good video, the wife had a good chuckle out of the "I don't know what these do" 😀

  • @robsteve7043
    @robsteve7043 Před rokem

    Excellent video! Keep showing the test figures.

  • @gary7851
    @gary7851 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks brother, I will definitely be ordering one now.

  • @MrFredsDIY
    @MrFredsDIY Před 8 měsíci

    Very informative!

  • @howforless
    @howforless Před rokem +3

    I got the 300W version, it’s unfortunately noisy when used with the cigarette lighter, so I modified it for use with an SLA battery, and it’s pretty quiet now, but I wouldn’t trust it with my radio gear

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem

      Yeah, I was and am concerned about radio gear. This got pretty noisy when I fired up the blow dryer! Lol, but being serious I can see it as an issue.

  • @daveyboy8907
    @daveyboy8907 Před rokem +2

    They also make a pure sine wave version for 20 bucks more now.

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem +1

      I saw that, might have to check it out. Thanks for watching Davey 👍

  • @agoraphobicadam1171
    @agoraphobicadam1171 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @REDARROW-ez7dg
    @REDARROW-ez7dg Před rokem

    Tops on the fuses pop off when gently pried from the slot. No need to remove screws, at least not on my inverter. Some outlet receptacles are purposely installed with the ground prong up so as if something thin and conductive falls on it it does not make contact across the hot and neutral blades and short out the system. Safety stuff.

  • @Scaliad
    @Scaliad Před rokem

    My 300w says "300w Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter' right next to Bestek on the top face... Seems to be a decent little inverter. Runs a TV just fine.

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem +1

      Hey Gary, they must sell a ton of these because it seems like everyone has them. Thanks for watching 👍

  • @adraneharris
    @adraneharris Před 2 měsíci

    So can it charge a ebike battery thats 48v 10A 500w

  • @cedaroakfarm8596
    @cedaroakfarm8596 Před 8 měsíci

    What size circuit breaker would you use between the battery and the inverter? I'm using this for LED lights on a UTV /side by side.

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Here's a doc that will help figure that out, check page 3: knowledge-center.solaredge.com/sites/kc/files/determining-the-circuit-breaker-size-for-three-phase-inverters.pdf

  • @HOAHamRadio
    @HOAHamRadio Před rokem +2

    Shnit, I was hoping for smoke.

  • @NewEditionTv
    @NewEditionTv Před 4 měsíci

    Does this inverter work also by just using the cigarette lighter plug in?

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I wouldn’t do that, there’s not enough power in those sockets 👍

    • @user-qz8ej3nq2n
      @user-qz8ej3nq2n Před 21 dnem

      yes. It will provide upto 150 watts through cigarette lighter. This is cigarette lighter limitation as set by vehicle manufacturer. If you try to draw more than that you run the risk of fire or blowing fuses or melting wires. There is reason there is a label on cigarette lighter plug. If you want to draw more than 150 watts connect converter directly to battery with the provided connector set.

  • @Francois_Dupont
    @Francois_Dupont Před 2 měsíci

    almost nobody need pure sine inverter. they are only needed if you use electric brushed motors. everything people normally uses has switching power supply inside with the first thing on the board being a bridge.

    • @veganpotterthevegan
      @veganpotterthevegan Před 7 dny

      That's definitely not true. I can't charge either of my laptops, and one of my cameras. They send surges of power into things like vacuums and can prematurely blow the motor.

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont Před 7 dny

      @@veganpotterthevegan lol, i am literally an electrical engineer. i just say not to plug any motor in there. also you shouldn't have any problems with laptop charger nor cameras. i use my Bestek inverter everyday to charge mine. i do inspections in the field and i need to upload the pictures to the cloud. i have that inverter in my work truck and use it for everything. i even charge my tool batteries with it.

    • @veganpotterthevegan
      @veganpotterthevegan Před 7 dny

      @Francois_Dupont well, tell my power supply that you're an engineer and maybe it'll listen and charge my laptops?
      *I have a Bestek inverter too but it's a pure sine wave because the inverter my car has isn't and won't charge my laptops. Lol

  • @waseem8830
    @waseem8830 Před rokem

    What is the appropriate battery size+type that I should buy for my gaming laptop that comes with a 230W adapter

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem +1

      That’s hard to answer, how many volts does the laptop take? Are you wanting to connect the laptop to the battery or inverter? How long do you want to power it for?

    • @waseem8830
      @waseem8830 Před rokem

      @@TheSmokinApe
      my laptop take 100-240v I will buy an inverter that convert AC 12v to DC 110V
      I want to connect the laptop to the inverter, and the inverter will be connected to the battery to get power from it
      It's okay for the battery to work for a very few hours, but I don't want it to get damaged after a few months
      Thank you for caring 🌹🌹

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem +1

      A 50Ah lithium will give you about 600wh should be enough for 2 hours

    • @waseem8830
      @waseem8830 Před rokem

      @@TheSmokinApe What if it's a liquid battery

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem

      I'm not sure what you mean, like a flooded lead battery? You want at least a deep cycle battery and not a starter battery. I'd stay away from lead, they are heavy and you can only use about 1/2 the rated capacity.

  • @technishn
    @technishn Před rokem +1

    500w!! Those DC leads look as though they will only take 5A. Those Cigarette lighter fittings, often have a spring and fuse inline and they heat up significantly

  • @lyrylle
    @lyrylle Před rokem

    What ia the brand and model of your multimeter/multitester

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem +2

      Aneng AN-8008 there is a link in the description 👍

  • @biglon74
    @biglon74 Před 6 měsíci

    Bestek does not have a clean sine wave under load weak filters

  • @gaptastic
    @gaptastic Před rokem

    So, you do now it's a curling iron ... :p

  • @temporarilyoffline
    @temporarilyoffline Před rokem

    Upside down AC outlets? Are you trying to start a #holywar?

    • @TheSmokinApe
      @TheSmokinApe  Před rokem

      Nope, but they are clearly up not down. Plain as day…

  • @tks5138
    @tks5138 Před rokem

    出力波形は正弦波ですか?

    • @johnbauman4005
      @johnbauman4005 Před rokem

      The model shown at 12:57 is pure sine wave, for ~$65.00. The model tested is modified sine wave (NOT pure sine wave) for ~$45.00. Same manufacturer.

    • @tks5138
      @tks5138 Před rokem +1

      @@johnbauman4005 ありがとう。